Comparison

TKController vs D'AVINCI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TKController

This utility app simplifies the control of GPS tracker devices by generating SMS messages for commands. It supports various TK-series trackers and similar devices, allowing users to manage features like geo-fencing, shock alerts, and location tracking.

Highlights
  • SMS message generation for tracker commands
  • Geo-fencing and stockade area alerts
  • Shock and movement detection notifications
  • Configurable position update frequency
  • Device status monitoring (battery, GPS, GSM)
  • Remote engine disable function
Features
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An app to simplify control of the TK-102 compatible and similar GPS Tracker devices. Simplifying the creation of SMS text messages to send to and control your device. The app supports the TK102,TK103,TK104,TK105,TK106 devices and any other trackers that use the same protocols. Additional protocols/devices can be added by request. See the support page for more information. The app supports multiple devices and regularly used stockade settings can be saved, viewed and activated. The app supports the following functions (depending on the device support)... - Stockade or Geo Fence: Define, view and activate stockade areas, sending you an alert should the tracker move outside the defined area. - Shock: Turn the shock sensor on so you will be notified if the unit (or your vehicle) is disturbed. - Move: Notify you if the tracker (or your vehicle) changes position while armed. - Track: Receive regular updates of the tracker or vehicle position, define the frequency of the updates and how many updates. - Status: Monitor the battery life, GPS status, GSM connection status and GPRS status. - Locate: Ask the tracker to report it's current position. - Remote engine/electrical disable. The app uses SMS messages to communicate with the device. Each SMS message is generated and displayed to the user for review before sending.

About

D'AVINCI

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D'AVINCI is the app for managing and programming the advanced D'AVINCI wireless anti-theft system. The D'AVINCI system protects your home, your office or your commercial premises from possible intrusions. A system with high technological performance completely Made in Italy. The D'AVINCI app allows the programming and configuration of the Lisa control unit and its peripherals (sensors, sirens, actuators, etc.) via the D'AVINCI Cloud, in a simple and intuitive way. Furthermore, it allows the management of the anti-theft and home automation functions (management of lights, shutters, flood sensors) of the system via the Cloud. The D'AVINCI app, thanks to the icon-based graphic interface with a modern and intuitive design, makes every operation relating to the system easy such as arming/disarming, checking system status, receiving alarm signals via PUSH notifications, etc. Choose to protect your home, your spaces and your loved ones with D'AVINCI professional Made in Italy technology.

Screenshots

TKController4 screens
D'AVINCI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: D'AVINCI at none against TKController's shown. D'AVINCI also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). TKController's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKController ships an update every 11 months, D'AVINCI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TKController versus D'AVINCI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKControllerD'AVINCI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDave WhiteD'Avinci Security Products Srl

In-app purchases

None

TKController

No in-app purchases

None

D'AVINCI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TKController free?
TKController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D'AVINCI free?
D'AVINCI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TKController or D'AVINCI have ads?
TKController shows ads; D'AVINCI does not.
Which is updated more often, TKController or D'AVINCI?
TKController ships an update every 11 months, and D'AVINCI monthly. Most recently, TKController was updated on October 15, 2026 and D'AVINCI on October 24, 2026.

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